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January-February 2020

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Rural Retreat

contents table of

An idyllic home tucked into the woods near Folsom. Page 30.

Health & Wellness Begins on page 46 Departments

page 59

10 Publisher’s Note 12 Editor’s Note

Features 16 A Creative Mind Cover Artist Cindy Trist

14 Contributors 20 INside Scoop 29 IN Other Words It’s Only Football

45 IN the Bookcase

30 Rural Retreat

The Season: A Social History of the

The Westerfeldt Home Debutante, by Kristen Richardson

36 Pitcher Perfect 55 Flourishes

Gnarly Barley Brewery Extraordinary gifts

40 Shaking It and home accents

The Mande Milkshakers 59 INside Look 44 Mardi Gras Essentials 64 Generous Hearts 62 A Legacy of Memory A Special Place for a Grand Finale

12-year-old History Buff Keen to 68 IN Love & Marriage Share his Passion 8

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page 36 74 Inside Peek Featuring St. Tammany Health System Launch Martha E. Stewart, MD, LLC Dermatology and the Annex Celebrate Anniversaries WYES Louisiana Hayride Harvest Cup Polo Classic Seeing the World through Rose Colored Glasses NMIG Holiday Gathering 84 IN Great Taste

The Party Never Ends 86 Haute Plates 87 Inside Dining 90 Last Bite

Streetside Market

Go Red!

by Lori Murphy Several years ago, I suffered my first cardiac event. I was going into the Auburn stadium when I had to stop. I must have looked horrible because my husband didn’t hesitate to say, “I am taking you to the hospital!” Even after my first stent, I kept thinking, “This can’t be happening. I am too young to be a heart patient!”

I learned a lot in cardiac rehab and ongoing cardiac care. I continue to educate myself and try to educate others. That is why I GO RED. I believe in The American Heart Association and the mission of the Circle of Red. I didn’t really have a choice when asked to help CJ Ladner launch the Northshore effort for the national campaign of Go Red for Women. In addition to an event on March 6, we’ve established a Northshore Circle of Red of more than 55 women standing united against heart disease.

CVS is the national sponsor, and Lakeview Regional Hospital is our local presenting sponsor. Email me at lori@insidepub.com to find ways to get involved.

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women. Let that sink in. Nearly half of all Americans suffer from cardiovascular disease or hypertension, and there are over 2,000 cardiovascular disease deaths every day. That has to change.

This valentine season give your family a gift of the heart that could make all the difference. Get a checkup. Listen to your doctor. Listen to your body, and take care of yourself so you can continue to take care of your family.

Beginning on page 46 there is information to help you get started.

Make improved health a New Year’s resolution for you and your family.

A goal of Go Red is to build communities that support healthy choices.

If you see an opportunity to celebrate people, businesses and activities that do that, share the message. In 2020, let’s fill social media with healthy living success stories!

Join a gym. Walk. Run. Cycle. Eat better. Reduce stress.

Go Red for your family and for our community. Together, we can make a difference.

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Editor’s Note

by Anne Honeywell Inside Northside has always prided itself on being a local magazine. The voice of the Northshore.

It has served as this community’s magazine for over 20 years. Now that’s saying something.

Inside Northside believes in the Northshore as much today as it did at its start. And in 2020, we are launching a new initiative for our readers and advertisers. Our new Live Local Marketplace is all about shopping, eating and living local. These days, there are very few reasons to have to cross the Causeway. Everything you need is right here on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. Great shopping, fabulous restaurants, excellent medical care—and the list goes on.

Inside Northside is offering Live Local Marketplace memberships. Membership perks are: • Inclusion in Inside Northside’s monthly Live Local Marketplace e-newsletter.

• A product highlight (Inside Look/Flourish) in each issue of Inside Northside OR an ad in the Live Local Marketplace pages.

• Special signage for businesses.

• Invitations to Live Local Marketplace events.

• A monthly members-only newsletter highlighting insider programs and learning opportunities.

Inside Northside is talking to the most affluent audience on the Northshore! No one reaches the 704 ZIP codes better than Inside Northside. And that’s a Northshore fact!

Call or email for more information on the new Live Local Marketplace today! 985-626-9684, sales@insidepub.com.

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Contributors Our contributors give Inside Northside its voice, its personality and its feel. Here we are proud to highlight a couple of them so that you can put a face with a name and get to know them.

Yvette Jemison Yvette’s passion for all things culinary extends back to her childhood growing up in a military family.

Her recipes and home cooking are influenced by the many places she has lived. She was immersed in the Tex-Mex cuisine of South Texas and has experienced food from Native American Indian reservations to the street food of Turkey. She often attends cooking classes while traveling with her husband and two daughters and has truly enjoyed a well-seasoned life. Yvette presents ideas for party platters on page 84.

Mimi Greenwood Knight Mimi Greenwood Knight is a mother of four and a freelance writer with over five hundred articles and essays in print in national and regional magazines, devotionals and fifty anthologies, including two dozen Chicken Soup for the Soul books. She lives on a small hobby farm in Folsom with her husband, David, where she enjoys gardening, beekeeping, Bible study, knitting and chicken wrangling. In this issue, Mimi writes about the Gnarly Barley Brewery on page 36 and about a young history buff on page 62.

Other Voices: Susan Bonnett Bourgeois, Leah Draffen, Mary Fein, Poki Hampton, Anne Honeywell, Becky Slatten and Terri Schlichenmeyer.

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A Creative Mind

by Anne Honeywell

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CINDY TRIST is a very talented woman—and her talents range and vary. Her Northshore surroundings are only enhancing her creativity. Whether she is working in her interior design business, cooking, gardening, or painting, Trist is constantly creating.

“I have always enjoyed painting and the arts. I went to school at Country Day, which was in my day a very artsy school, so I was constantly immersed in creative activities and always inspired; I thrived in that environment. I always liked painting and wanted to do more of it.”

After graduating from the University of Kentucky, Trist went to work for an ad agency. “I studied advertising in school. In those days, we had to draw; nothing was done on the computer.” After a few years with a New Orleans publishing group, Trist began her family and continued >>

photo: CANDRA GEORGE mycreativereality.com

Cover Artist Cindy Trist

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to be on display in the gallery. “Gretchen truly brings out the talent of her students. She makes you feel so good. All my stuff is there now. It is super exciting to me.

“Years ago, I started painting with acrylics, because oils scared me. I took some lessons, and I clearly did not know how to paint with oil. I found the New Orleans Academy of Fine Art was very serious. I left there thinking, ‘I can’t do this.’” But when Trist found Armbruster, things began to click.

Trist feels she is still mastering her look; her style is a little different from everybody else’s.

She enjoys a ‘chunky’ style of painting. Loose, bold strokes with lots of paint on the brush come together in the layers to create the painting.

“I am trying to figure out my style; it seems to be still evolving. But it’s like when I first began decorating my house and my friends’ houses, I began collecting things I liked, and I eventually landed on a ‘look’ for my house. And that look was what attracted my friends and clients to me and made them ask me to work in their homes,” says Trist.

photo: CANDRA GEORGE mycreativereality.com

with some small ad accounts working from home.

“Friends started asking for my help with decorating their houses, and so my interior design business was born. To me, it’s all related—having a creative mind for design, be it graphic or interior, or art.”

And so it went for Trist through the years.

She was always proclaiming, “When I grow up, I am going to paint.”

It seems that Trist has grown up. Our cover artist’s beautiful painting, serves as an inspirational example. These days, Trist’s paintings adorn the walls of a Covington art gallery, and she couldn’t be more excited. “I have taken art classes here and there, but then about two years ago, my husband gave me an easel and said, ‘Ok, you are a grown up now. Your kids are gone. Do it!’”

With husband Nick’s support, Cindy shifted her focus a bit and has not looked back. She began painting regularly (again), but this time she started taking lessons with local artist Gretchen Armbruster. She set out to do paintings for her own house, or for her kids, or clients. And then, Gretchen requested that Trist leave her paintings

As a child, Trist was intrigued with the beauty of light and was mesmerized by its reflection sparkling on a lake or sunbeams streaming through the clouds.

Since she first started painting, Cindy has been drawn to subjects that would allow her to experiment and manipulate paint in an attempt to replicate the light and textures. “I love patina on furniture and on objects.

I like the crustiness that comes with age, and I try to depict that in my paintings of wonderful old things.”

She says that years of wax buffed on old wood, confit pots distressed over the years, antique woven textiles and flowers in a wicker basket are examples of things she finds to be beautiful. “When I started taking classes with Gretchen, I really began to see the importance of shadows in a painting. She showed me how to use the play of light and dark against each other to bring in interest and depth to my art. She’s continually pushing me to add more dark.”

Trist and her husband, Nick, have lived on a lake in Mandeville for 25 years, raising their two boys, Nicholas and Beau. She says, “It’s a happy house, with a good soul and a lot of love.” She paints in a central location in the house because she doesn’t like to be hidden away. Often, her Jack Russell terrier,

Jack, who is deaf, sits nearby. Cindy calls him her “little buddy” or “sidekick.” Their black Lab, Jake, completes the household.

Cindy says, “It’s amazing how I feel like I view the world around me with so much clarity when looking at it through an artist’s eye. I feel so blessed to be able to continue to learn and grow doing something that I enjoy this much! Even if I never sold a painting, I would do it. It’s not only therapy for me—I love it!”

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INSIDE February 16 Krewe of Dionysus Parade. Dionysus (or Bacchus in Roman Mythology) is the ancient Greek God (or Olympian) of winemaking and wine, along with “inspired madness.” It is with that in mind that the Krewe of Dionysus was founded in 1985 by a group of Northshore businessmen with the intention of bringing a family-oriented, old-fashioned Mardi Gras good time to the City of Slidell. This year’s theme: Ain’t There No More. The parade starts informally on Spartan Drive at Fritchie Park and

photo: MARK E. SMITH

travels west to Pontchartrain Drive (Hwy. 11), where it officially begins. Slidell. 1pm. kreweofdionysus.com.

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Benefits January 18 Bal MasquĂŠ. A Carnival celebration by the Link Stryjewski Foundation to nourish, educate and empower the youth of New Orleans.

Auction, live music and a host of nationally renowned celebrity chefs and mixologists for an unforgettable evening.

Sugar Mill, 1021 Convention Center Blvd. linkstryjewski.org.

January 25 Cards4Kids. Join Grant’s Gift Foundation for a casino-themed evening of fun to raise funds to provide resources to children with special mental and/or physical needs in an effort to improve the quality of their lives. There will be exciting casino games, food and drink, live music and a live auction. Tchefuncta Country Club, 2 Country Club Pl, Covington. $75. grantsgiftfoundation.org.

Carnival on the Northshore January 11 St. John Fools of Misrule.

Covington. 6pm. foolsofmisrule.com.

February 8 Krewe of Bilge. Theme: Fun Vacations. Slidell. 12pm. kreweofbilge.com.

February 8 Krewe of Poseidon. Theme: Louisiana Saturday Night. Slidell. 6pm. louisiananorthshore.com.

February 9 Krewe of Pearl River Lions Club. Theme: Louisiana Sports. Pearl River. 1pm. facebook.com/lionsofpr.

February 9 Krewe of Slidellians. Theme: Birds of a Feather. Slidell. 1pm. louisiananorthshore.com.

February 9 Mystick Krewe of Perseus.

Theme: 50th Golden Jubilee. Slidell.

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Inside Scoop Follows Slidellians. kreweofperseus.org.

February 14 Krewe of Eve. Theme: My

kreweoftitans.com.

February 16 Krewe of Dionysus. Theme:

Heart Belongs to Eve. Mandeville. 7pm.

Ain’t There No More. Slidell. 1pm.

kreweofeve.com.

kreweofdionysus.com.

February 15 Krewe de Paws of

February 16 Krewe of Push Mow. Theme:

Olde Towne. Theme: Bad to the

Science Fair Projects Gone Wild. Abita

Bone. Slidell. 10am. facebook.com/

Springs. 2pm. trailheadmuseum.org/

KreweDePawsOfOldeTowne.

events/push-mow-parade.

February 15 Krewe of Olympia. Theme:

February 21 Krewe of Selene. Theme:

Olympia Celebrates NOLA Hashtags.

New Orleans Staycation. Slidell.

Covington. 6pm. kreweofolympia.net.

6:30pm. kreweofselene.net.

February 15 Krewe of Tchefuncte.

Theme: Krewe of Tchefuncte Travels

February 22 Krewe of Bush. Bush. 9am. facebook.com/bushparade.

Back Through Time. Madisonville. 1pm. kreweoftchefuncte.org.

February 25 Carnival in Covington.

Covington Lions Club followed by

February 15 Mystic Krewe of Titans.

Theme: A Perfect 10. Slidell. 6:30pm.

Mystic Krewe of Covington. Free party to follow at the Covington

Trailhead. 10am-3pm. facebook.com/ CovingtonMardiGras.

February 19 Krewe of Nyx. Uptown, New Orleans. 7pm. mardigrasneworleans.com.

February 25 Krewe of Chahta. Theme: Spirit of the Wind. Lacombe. 1pm. louisiananorthshore.com.

February 20 Krewe of Babylon, Knights of Chaos, Krewe of Muses. Uptown, New Orleans. 5pm.

February 25 Krewe of Folsom. Theme: TV

mardigrasneworleans.com.

and Movie Villains. Folsom. 2pm. louisiananorthshore.com.

February 21 Krewe of d’Etat.

Uptown, New Orleans. 6:30pm.

March 1 Mystic Krewe of Mardi Paws.

mardigrasneworleans.com.

Theme: Beyond All Boundaries: Exploring Sea, Air & Space. Covington.

2 pm. mardipaws.com.

February 21 Krewe of Hermes.

Uptown, New Orleans. 5:30pm. mardigrasneworleans.com.

Carnival on the Southshore February 19 Krewe of Druids.

February 21 Krewe of Morpheus.

Uptown, New Orleans. 7pm. mardigrasneworleans.com.

Uptown, New Orleans. 6:15pm. mardigrasneworleans.com.

February 22 Krewe of Endymion.

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Inside Scoop Mid-City, New Orleans. 4:15pm. mardigrasneworleans.com.

February 22 Krewe of Iris. Uptown, New Orleans. 11am. mardigrasneworleans. com.

February 22 Krewe of Tucks.

Uptown, New Orleans. 12pm. mardigrasneworleans.com.

February 23 Krewe of Athena, Krewe of Pandora. Metairie. 5:30pm. mardigrasneworleans.com.

February 23 Krewe of Bacchus.

Uptown, New Orleans. 5:15pm. mardigrasneworleans.com.

February 23 Krewe of Mid-City. Uptown, New Orleans. 11am. mardigrasneworleans.com.

February 23 Krewe of Okeanos.

Uptown, New Orleans. 10am. mardigrasneworleans.com.

February 23 Krewe of Thoth.

Uptown, New Orleans. 11:15am. mardigrasneworleans.com.

February 24 Krewe of Proteus.

Uptown, New Orleans. 5:15pm. mardigrasneworleans.com.

February 24 Krewe of Orpheus.

Uptown, New Orleans. 6pm. mardigrasneworleans.com.

February 25 Krewe of Zulu. Uptown, New Orleans. 8am. mardigrasneworleans.com.

February 25 Krewe of Rex. Uptown, New Orleans. 10am. mardigrasneworleans.com.

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Culture and Arts February 7-March 13 Salad Days Juried Exhibition of Student Art. Join the City of Slidell for its new exhibit. Salad Days is a juried exhibition featuring the works of St. Tammany Parish students ages 5 through 19. Salad Days gives student artists an opportunity to have their work featured in the Slidell Cultural Center at City Hall. Opening reception to be held Feb 7, 6-8pm. 2055 Second St, Slidell.

646-4375.

Family January 18-19 H.E.R.P. Exotic Reptile and Pet Show. Browse hundreds of vendor tables that will include thousands of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, feeders and other exotic pets. Educational talks, Kid’s Corner for a hands-on experience and silent auctions to benefit TxARK and USARK at all shows. The Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd, Slidell. Jan 18, 10am-5pm; Jan 19, 10am-4pm. Oneday pass: adult, $10; kids 5-12, $5.

Two-day pass: adult, $15; kids 5-12, $8; 4 and under, free. herpshow.net/slidell.

January 25 Girls’ Health Day. Lakeview Regional Medical Center, in collaboration with the Junior League of Greater Covington, will host a Girls’ Health Day. The theme “Be Healthy, Be Happy, Be You,” incorporates topics and demonstrations of girls’ health issues, self-esteem, healthy eating, fitness, puberty and changes to expect, ways to prevent bullying, and social media/internet safety tips.

Local physicians will provide free health screenings such as vision screening, hearing tests, BMI measurements and blood pressure assessments.

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Inside Scoop “Be a doctor for the day”—experience the

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Da Vinci Robot; limited number of spots

Thomas St. 8am-12pm. facebook.com/

to perform simulated surgical activity using

HammondMarket.

the surgical robot. Lakeview Regional Medical Center, 95 Judge Tanner Blvd,

January 4, 11, 18, 25 and February 8, 15, 22, 29

Covington. 9:30am-12:30pm. 867-3900.

Mandeville Trailhead Market. 675 Lafitte St.

lakeviewregional.com.

9am-1pm. mandevilletrailheadmarket.com.

Food and Festivals January 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 12, 19,

January 5, 12, 19, 26 and February 2, 9, 16, 23 Abita Springs Art and Farmers Market.

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Trailhead Park. 12-4pm. townofabitasprings.

Trailhead, 419 N New Hampshire. 10am-2pm.

com/farmers-market.

covingtonfarmersmarket.org.

January 26 King Cake Festival. Ochsner presents January 4, 11, 18, 25 and February 8, 15, 22, 29

the 6th Annual King Cake Festival, a celebration

Camellia City Farmers Market. 1808 Front

benefiting babies and children at Ochsner.

St, Slidell. 8am-12pm. camelliacitymarket.org.

Taste king cakes from the finest bakeries, enjoy live music and support pediatric programs.

January 4, 11, 18, 25 and February 8, 15, 22, 29 Covington Farmers Market. 609 N Columbia St. 8am-12pm. covingtonfarmersmarket.org.

January 4, 11, 18, 25 and February 8, 15, 22,

Champions Square, 101 Lasalle St, New Orleans. champions-square.com.

Home and Garden January 4 Camellia Show. A camellia brings

Orleans Catahoulas on Jan 24; and Kalu and The Electric Joint and Birds of Chicago

to any garden a presence of royalty, a

on Jan 25. Two free jazz masses will be

winter queen, when the rest of the garden

held Jan 26. The gospel legacy of Aretha

is sleeping. The aristocrat of the garden,

Franklin will be the focus of the Sunday

wonderfully green all year round with

masses with soul singer and songwriter,

spectacular flowers in winter. If you’re

Erica Falls, channeling the musical glory of

looking for a hardy, winter-flowering plant,

the Queen of Soul and a sermon by Christ

camellias are hard to beat. The Northshore

Episcopal Church Rector Rev. Bill Miller

Camellia Club will host its 12th annual show

entitled R.E.S.P.E.C.T: A Tribute to Aretha

with over 100 camellia plants available

Franklin. Christ Episcopal Church, 120 S.

for purchase. Southern Hotel, 428 E.

New Hampshire St, Covington. Jan 24 and

Boston St, Covington. Plants available for

25, 7pm; Jan 26, 9 and 11:30am. $40-$50.

purchase, 9:30am-4pm; judging of blooms,

892-3177. christchurchcovington.ticketleap.

10:30am-12pm; open to the public, 2-4pm.

com/jazz-in-january-2020.

northshorecamelliaclub.org.

February 29-March 15 Rumors by Neil

Music and Theater January 24-26 Jazz in January. Three-day jazz

Simon. At a gathering for their tenth weddinganniversary, the host lies bleeding in the other room, and his wife is nowhere

event presented by Christ Episcopal Church.

in sight. His lawyer, Ken, and wife, Chris,

Headliners: Shannon McNally and The New

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Inside Scoop guests arrive. As the confusions and mis-communications mount, the evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity. Directed by Anna Turner. 30

by Ninety Theatre is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community theatre located at 880 Lafayette St, Mandeville. Fri and Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2:30pm. $17-$29.

(844) THE-3090. 30byninety.com.

Retail January 13 Luxletic Promo Event. Enjoy a gift with purchase during Palm Village’s Luxletic Promo Event. Palm Village, A Lilly Pulitzer Signature Store, 2735 US 190, Mandeville. 778-2547.

Wellness February 8 Soulpourri Day of Wellness Event Sampler. The Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation will present a sampling of its wellness and educational classes in three sessions with a social networking break in between for refreshments and door prizes. All proceeds benefit the Pay It Forward Fund, which allows all women to attend programs, regardless of their ability to pay.

Advance registration is recommended.

One class, $25. Two to three classes, $50. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, 71667 Leveson St, Abita Springs. 892-8111. womenscenterforhealing.org.

For a full calendar of Northshore events and things to do, visit louisiananorthshore.com. Event details and dates are subject to change. Send your event information to scoop@insidepub.com to have it featured in an upcoming issue of Inside Northside.

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IN Other Words

by Becky Slatten

AFTER A RECENT unfortunate Saints game, my husband commented, “Oh well, it’s just a game.” Uh huh, sure honey, whatever you say. It’s just a game that our fanatical fan base will spend a solid week dissecting and second-guessing play calls, the defense and clock management. (By the way, does anyone know where I can get a 49ers voodoo doll real quick?) Now this is the same man who has been a Saints fan since he was a little kid and can tell you, off the top of his head, who has to lose and who has to win for the Saints to lock in a first-round bye in the playoffs; he also already has his hotel rooms booked and tickets in hand for the Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, where Tulane will make its second consecutive bowl appearance in 38 years—but who’s counting?

my seat something bad happened; my entire section screamed at me to get back in there, and that’s where I stayed until halftime. I watched much of this season’s SEC championship game peeking through the front porch windows (when I wasn’t hiding in the garage) as I tried to busy myself by putting up Christmas decorations. Not that we’re superstitious or anything, but my own sister called to make sure I wasn’t anywhere near the TV during one critical drive. As I write this, Joe Burrow is poised to win the Heisman, and we still have to beat Oklahoma to play for our fourth national championship—but who’s counting?

I don’t know how I’m going to survive it.

My crazy family has become almost as obsessed with their fantasy football league as the real thing. A

It’s Only Football Though we’re both Saints fans, college football is another matter entirely; we live in a house divided.

My husband, Scott, secretly despises LSU, my alma mater, but he graciously keeps his snarky comments to himself, for the most part, out of respect for his wife. As I mentioned, he’s a dedicated Tulane fan, and when his team plays, he coaches every down from his seat in the stadium or his spot on the sofa and yells at the refs, coaches and players accordingly. He just rolls his eyes at me when my Tigers play, because I’m such a nervous wreck. I can’t tell you how I envy those who can sit calmly on the sofa, sip their beverage and watch their team play football. I once spent an entire quarter in the ladies room in Tiger Stadium because every time I attempted to return to

while back, they recruited Scott to play, and last year he won The Crazy Family Fantasy League Championship for which he received a HUGE 2½-foot-tall (it seems taller) plastic trophy commemorating this impressive honor. Therefore, this year I’m fanatically pulling for anyone playing against my husband in The Crazy Family Fantasy League—and for the love of God, please come get this trophy asap.

There’s still a lot of football to be played. At this writing: 14 days until the heinous trophy leaves my house, 18 days until the College Football Semifinal game between LSU and OU, 25 days until the Armed Forces Bowl, 34 days until the College Football Championship, 43 days until the Super Bowl—but who’s counting? It’s only football, right?

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rural Retreat The Westervelt Home

by Poki Hampton

DOWN A WINDING ROAD and tucked into the woods near Folsom is the idyllic family home of Megan and Westy Westervelt. As you enter the 34-acre property, you pass a 150-year-old log cabin, which has been beautifully restored and updated with modern conveniences. “The cabin was so charming; we didn’t want to destroy that, but we did add heating and air conditioning and an indoor shower. It is a wonderful place for overflow guests to stay,” says Megan.

The main house, which was built in 1972 by Gail and Henry Hood, was designed by distinguished local architect Arthur Middleton. The >>

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Hoods lived there 18 years, raising their children and enjoying country life. Westy bought the property in 1990 and married Megan two years later, bringing her to the place where they would raise their family.

The entrance center hall sets the stage for the rest of the home, with reclaimed French doors and antique heart pine flooring. A long antique English pine table topped with ironbased, oversized hurricane lanterns, and a portrait of Westy’s father, Paul Westervelt, greets guests as they arrive.

photo: EUGENIA LUBRANO, NOLA REAL ESTATE MARKETING

Above a bench in the entrance is a painting by Atlanta artist Steve Penley of former Louisiana Governor John M. Parker, Westy’s great-grandfather.

The hallway leads to two chimneys, one facing the living room and one the dining room. The cozy living room is decorated with an antique sofa and chairs, an antique oriental rug and a Steve Penley painting of Teddy Roosevelt. Two dining room walls are covered in antique handmade cypress cabinets with glass doors and original hardware. “We were told that these

cabinets came out of a convent in New Orleans,” says Megan.

The table and chairs, which are family pieces, sit on a colorful oriental rug.

The heart of the home is the great room. “We added on about 10 feet to this room and created the large brick fireplace.

We matched the style of the existing cedar walls; we also added a large eat-in kitchen with another fireplace,” says Megan. The cedar walls are white-washed, and natural cypress French doors dressed in light gauzy floral linen give plenty of light. Two sofas in a rich Robert Allen textured linen flank the fireplace.

A patterned chenille fabric covers two club chairs and ottoman.

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to the mellow brick. Lightening the space are white tongue-and-groove cabinets topped with soapstone countertops. The backsplash is a travertine and marble basketweave in creams and beiges with touches of black. A large cypress island is organized to perfection with plenty of places for cookbooks and baskets holding necessary goodies out of sight. A large six-burner stove, two dishwashers, and double ovens make

photos: JAY THERIOT WITH FOTOSOLD

“The original kitchen was a small galley, too small for our family, so when we added on to the great room, we also added a butler’s pantry, which leads to the new kitchen,” says Megan. The bar area has cypress cabinets and natural soapstone countertops. Herringbone brick floors lead into the kitchen. In front of the brick fireplace sits an iron-based trestle table for family meals. A zebra rug adds a contrast

entertaining a breeze. Looking out over the pond are cypress framed windows with woven wood shades.

“Behind the house was a wooded area that was swampy when it rained, so we decided to create a pond. It is stocked with bass, perch and brim.

I love looking from the kitchen out over the pond, especially in the spring when the azaleas are blooming,” says Megan.

From the back porch of the house you look over a courtyard complete with fountain, the pool area and the game room. “We built a separate building for the game room as a place for the kids to play with their friends.”

Featured are African game heads and a large mahogany billiard table. For the adults, there are a bar and an exercise room. Herringbone brick floors, a large brick fireplace and heart pine beams add to the ambiance.

The master bedroom holds an iron bed dressed in soft cotton bedcovers.

Two comfortable club chairs are upholstered in a muted animal print linen. An antique English mahogany chest completes the look.

“The first thing we renovated was the master bath,” says Megan.

The cypress cabinets with granite countertops and plenty of storage sit beneath leaded-glass windows. The jetted tub and large glass shower along with the cypress beams overhead and a man-made stone floor beneath create the perfect relaxing retreat.

A comfortable guest room is across the hall from the master suite.

On the grounds of this property is an enchanting array of lush native vegetation. Camellias, azaleas, along with large oaks, pines and cypress, create privacy and give a soothing backdrop to living the rural life, where the cares of the day fall away.

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by Mimi Greenwood Knight

SOME NIGHTS when Zac Caramonta is the last to leave his Gnarly Barley Brewery in Hammond, he takes a moment before turning out the lights just to look around. It still doesn’t seem real that the company he started with his wife, Cari, has come so far—from a few beers Zac brewed on the kitchen stove to one of the fastest-growing breweries in the country. It’s been quite a ride.

“I started to notice him becoming more and more obsessed with making beer, learning more about the fermentation process and experimenting,” says Cari. “But it wasn’t until the day he told me, ‘I was put on this earth to brew beer’ that I realized it had become more than just a hobby to him. We didn’t have kids yet. So I told him we had nothing to lose trying to start our own brewery.”

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did and were eager to help—many for free or next-tofree, in the beginning. It turns out the couple works well together: Cari with her degree in merchandising and marketing and Zac with his natural bent toward craftmanship meant each had something different to contribute. They chose the name Gnarly Barley, and Cari’s sister, Kaycie Coppock, designed some unforgettable beer labels. Her creations are reminiscent of Jerry Lafaro’s Celestial Seasonings designs—only edgier. Coppock, an example of the family’s support, donated her time and sizable talent to the first marketing. Now, since the brewery puts out a new—seasonal—beer each month, she’s employed full-time, designing Gnarly Barley labels, posters, tap stickers and promotional material.

The names on the labels are as fun as Kaycie’s artwork. Catahoula Common is an American lager named after our Louisiana state dog with the tagline,

photos courtesy: GNARLEY BARLEY

PITCHER PERFECT

Gnarly Barley Brewery

“Lap it up!”. Radical Rye is an India pale ale with a “bodacious dose of citra hops.” Then there’s Jucifer IPA (yes, please) and Korova Milk Porter, with sweet coffee and chocolate flavor. (Right?) Limited-release beers have names like Soul Patch Sour, Melted Milkshake, Forest of Feelings, Gnarvana Double IPA, Peanut Butter Korova Milk Porter (What!) and Porter Rican. They even offered a tribute to Southeastern Louisiana University, where they met, with Lion Up, an American wheat ale released in time for SLU football season; a portion of the proceeds goes toward alcohol awareness on campus.

The first public offering of Gnarly Barley was in 2011 at the New Orleans on Tap Festival, currently the largest beer festival in the Gulf South, hosting 25,000 beer lovers and 400-plus local, national, homebrewed, and micro-brewed beers. “We wanted to enter in the home brew category and get some feedback,” says Zac. But as time for the festival got closer, they decided to go as a “brewery in planning,” complete with Gnarly Barley t-shirts and merch. “We looked like a brewery, but were still brewing on our home stove. The organizers didn’t know where to put us and stuck us between the home brewers and the micro-brewers. Back then, there were only a few craft-breweries in the state.”

Zac and Cari brought two of their beers to the festival, Korova Milk Porter and the Hoppopotamus IPA, in 12 kegs. The response was overwhelming.

“People were excited and asked us where they could buy it,” says Cari. “Unfortunately, the answer was ‘nowhere’. We were completely unprepared for the response we got.”

The next day, Zac got calls from two distributors looking for new brands. They wanted to distribute this great beer they’d tasted at the festival. “They had no idea how far we still had to go,” says Zac. “But it gave us the boost of confidence we needed.

We built a small brewery system in our garage with the idea of working our way up to a small-scale brewery.” Eight years later, Gnarly Barley has a 14,000-square-foot craft-brewery with a popular open-air taproom, Gnar Bar, where guests drink just feet from where the magic is happening. Weekends find the place buzzing with between 200 and 800 Gnarly Barley

fans who bring along kids and dogs and footballs to toss out back. There are board games, sidewalk chalk and picnic tables and live music every Friday.

Gnarly Barley was the 2017 recipient of a Louisiana Lantern Award for “excellence in manufacturing and outstanding service to their community.” And the Brewers Association named them among the top 50 fastest-growing breweries for 2017 and 2018.

That’s impressive when you consider there are now 7,500 breweries in the country and Gnarly Barley landed in the top 35, both years. Before opening Gnarly Barley, nether Zac nor Cari had worked in a brewery. “It’s funny that I’ve never worked in a brewery, and now I’m doing consulting

work with other breweries,” says Zac. “We did all our own construction, and I do all the maintenance and installation. My desk gets used less than anybody else’s, and I sweat every day. Some days, I’m driving home, and I get a call. Something broke and needs to be fixed—and I’m the guy who has to fix it.”

In the beginning, it was just Zac and two friends who were willing to work on a volunteer basis. “We only made draft beer, the first couple years, and draft is still 45 percent of our business,” says Zac. “By the third month, we were breaking even. In truth, we >>

Zac and Cari Caramonta.

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a 401K program and started providing insurance and other benefits for them. “That’s something I was passionate about,” says Zac. “We also feed our employees every workday. We stock the fridge on Mondays and bring in a caterer on Thursdays.” Not surprisingly, Gnarly Barley has very little employee turnover. They’ve gone from two employees to 25 and just leased the building next door and purchased two more acres across the street.

Always looking for ways to “do the right thing,” they’re involved in local charities, their beer cans are manufactured in America, they organize food drives in the taproom and donate all their spent barley to feed local cows. Zac is quick to add, “It doesn’t make them drunk. That’s a myth.” And Zac is a founding member of the YOURS foundation, an organization that helps bring skateparks to local communities.

“Working with Cari is fluid,” says Zac. “We can remove the BS talk and get right to the point. We’re usually on the same page, and our partnership is another big reason for our success. It can be easy to fall back on talking about work at home, and we try not to do that. Our daughter, Stevie, helps. We can concentrate on her and on being a family and not talk business all the time.” That will get even easier, soon, because as Gnarly Barley is growing, so is the Caramonta family. Their second daughter is expected this winter.

photo courtesy: GNARLEY BARLEY

were barely getting by, but we were making enough to pay ourselves. At that time, breweries weren’t allowed to have tap rooms. Now, the average brewery sells more in their tap room than they do in stores or bars.”

The Gnarly Barley vibe remains friendly and casual, laid-back, if that can be said of a place where so much is happening all the time. Three miniature dogs cavort around the shared office space, which would make most dorm rooms look spacious, and music blares throughout the brew floor. The huge stainless-steel tanks where the beer is made have fun names, as well. There’s Tank Sinatra, Lil’ Stevie, Benjamin Tanklin, Tankenstein, Arthea Tanklin, David Hasselhops and Brews Lee. “They have to earn their names,” says Zac. “There’s no way we could have done what we’ve done without the people who’ve come along. Our head brewer, Joey, and our director of operations and sales, Donn—I don’t know what I’d do without them,” says Zac. “I’m a control freak, but I’ve learned I can trust these guys. I can step back and work on the business because they’re working in the business.

Cari and I had a vision and the push to make it happen. But the reason we were able to succeed are the people we found, each at the right time.”

It isn’t all about success for the Caramontas. It’s also about making a difference wherever they can.

As soon as they had eight employees, they started

Supporting Business Growth

MONEY DOCTOR

The East St. Tammany Business Alliance The newly formed East St. Tammany Business Alliance’s mission is to promote and support the growth and development of businesses in East St. Tammany Parish. After receiving input from more than 120 local businesses, the Alliance began its work to carry out that mission.

The organization initially hosted two open meetings to determine if businesses felt a need existed for support focused on eastern St. Tammany. Determined to provide the services and programming businesses wanted, the group held three business roundtables to request specific input.

Businesses were asked for their opinion on topics such as what services would support their business, areas of interest for professional development, board structure, frequency and types of meetings, dues structure and acceptable dues levels. Armed with this information, the steering committee recently met to structure the organization in a manner the businesses indicated they desired. Board members include: Kathy

There’s Always a Cost.

W. Mike Stewart AIF, RFC

Q A

Eric asks: I’m seeing ads for ‘free’ investment advice, are these legitimate?

Recently, Charles Schwab announced zero commission trading

and then, so did almost all of their competitors. Do you really believe that a “for profit” corporation would do anything for free? The world of finance and investing is very complicated and most do not understand the inner workings and details that lurk under the surface of “free”.

“Free” is just a marketing tool to create interest and opportunity for the chance

to make money on the unwary consumer. There is always a cost, and consumers may not fully understand what they’re getting—and what they’re not. This is a mistake that can get the average, under-informed consumer into financial peril.

You must comprehend what the word “free” really represents in the world

of capitalism! It is just a powerful word used in marketing to stoke one of the most powerful emotions humans react to and it works REALLY well.

Lowrey-President, Carrie Calvin-Vice President, Larry Gillio-Treasurer, Ashleigh D’Addezio-Secretary, Don Bryan, Jackelyn Gallo, Heather Alongi, Joan Archer, Tina White and John Babin. Committee positions are available.

The East St. Tammany Business Alliance will offer monthly Business & Government Update meetings, an annual Business Summit featuring keynote speakers and professional development break-out sessions, B2B socials and roundtables, coffee and collaboration morning sessions, new business recognition, ongoing professional development, an Alliance Discount Program for members, a member directory and more. Inclusion in weekly update e-blasts will also be a benefit of membership.

Membership levels have been structured with the goal of providing a high value membership at an affordable cost to allow businesses and organizations of any caliber to join.

The membership levels are: $150 per year for individuals/ non-profits/government, $190 per year for small businesses with 2-19 employees, $500 per year for large businesses with 20+ employees. Event sponsorships and opportunities for businesses to host at their location are now available.

For more information email: estbusinessalliance@gmail.com.

My fear is that Wall Street will try to turn the personal financial business

into a commodity by labeling things as “free” that are really not and competes solely based on price, not on the intrinsic value of its service. They use words like “algorithmic trading” and “artificial intelligence” to somehow convince the public that it is an infallible “free” service. In my opinion, an algorithm cannot replace knowing what makes an individual tick. Investment advisors like myself are transparent in our fees and must always act in our client’s best interest.

Yes, technology is great, but there is a cost to not having a trusted financial

advisor in your corner when you need it. There is a cost to unknowingly being advised by a person, or a computer, with an agenda. A reputable advisor will always have you as their first priority and will always be working in your best interest. You should not want that to be free.

You have financial questions? Call or email Mike today.

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Shaking It

by Leah Draffen WHILE SHINING THEIR PEARLS and fluffing their polka dot skirts, the Mande Milkshakers are gearing up for a fourth parade season. Captain Tina Rhinehart says, “It has truly been a whirlwind.”

In 2017, amidst New Year resolutions, Tina and her girlfriends wanted to make it a point to spend more time together and less time getting bogged down in the busyness of life. “It started with a Thursday night that we decided to hang out. We were talking and laughing until we started joking about doing a Mardi Gras marching group. We made up a dance and had so much fun,” Tina says. “It was so great that the next day I started wondering what it would take to start a marching group.”

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Tina reached out to Mardi Gras krewes on the Northshore asking if they would be interested in a Northshore women’s group, and if so, what it would take to be included in the 2018 Mardi Gras parades.

“I didn’t hear back from anyone except Dionysus in Slidell. They said they would love to have a group like us on the Northshore and asked if we could parade that year. Mind you, it was January, and parades were going to start in three weeks,” she laughs. Tina immediately rounded up her girlfriends and asked, “What do we do?”

The group jumped on Amazon to find an outfit they liked. Tina already had the name mulling around in her head. Then they began texting friends

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The Mande Milkshakers

and family in order to gather their new (nonexistent) group. Three days later, there were 25 ladies on the lakefront learning a dance. And just like that, Mande Milkshakers was born.

They made it to the Dionysus parade, but not before holding a dress rehearsal down the lakefront.

A reporter filmed the gals and put it online. “We received immediate feedback,” says Tina. “So many people were excited to see us, our image and what we were doing.” The Mandes ended up doing three Mardi Gras parades that season and two parades for St. Patrick’s Day! When the season was over, everyone wondered what to do next. After a decision to incorporate,

bylaws were written and a mission established for the organization. The group had instant fandom, and the members knew they wanted to parlay that into doing more things in the community. Tina says, “Our mission became to promote our pillars, which are fun, fitness, friendship and philanthropy.

The fun was easy, the fitness was us getting together twice a week to practice, the friendship was this instant comradery that we had established within the group, and we just had to figure out how to do the philanthropy part.”

Since the Mandes had no problem serving up larger-than-life dance moves, they had no problem figuring out philanthropy. After reaching out to local charities, including the Miracle League Northshore, the women began volunteering at games and slowly but surely learning ways to raise money to spread the Miracle League’s mission. Like the true whirlwind that they are, volunteering led to an Independence Day parade and a big charity ball that fall.

Cut to the end of the third fundraising season, which is May to November, and they have made an impressive impact in the community. While participating in local community fundraising events, the Mande Milkshakers have also established Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Mandeville to benefit their charity partner, Safe Harbor, in addition to their Best Foot Forward Shoe Giveaway, Independence Day Parade, and Polk Dots and Pearls Ball.

In the 2018-19 fundraising season, the Mandes raised over $20,000 for Safe Harbor, nearly $5,000 for the family of Capt. Vincent Liberto, $1,700 for the New Orleans Family Justice Center, $1,600 for the New Orleans Area American Heart Association and over $3,700 in shoes for children of St. Tammany. “We were really proud of our shoe giveaway,” Tina smiles.

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nearly as successful as we are.”

So, how does a Mande become a Milkshaker? It’s only expected that this group of dynamic movers and shakers has an extensive audition process.

During the eight weeks of June and July, applicants are invited to practice with the Mandes once a week before a huge live audition at the end of summer. Once new members are announced August 1, they get to work learning parade routines for the following season. “We practice, practice, practice in order to make sure that we don’t just know the routines, but we can perform them,” Tina says. “Our big deal is that we’re not about who’s the best dancer, but who’s willing to put themselves out there. It’s not easy to be big and bold and look goofy—or feel goofy—in front of other people. Yet, people respond to that.”

The now 65-member group has an age range of 30 to 65, including teachers, nurses, first responders, lots of military women, stay-at-home moms, retired women and a doctor, among many other occupations.

Tina says, “They know that they’re not the best technical dancers, but they’re having a good time! That really comes across, and I think we should apply that to anything in life. Don’t be embarrassed for who you are. I’d love to see more people find the power within themselves to really embrace who they are and have fun in life.”

Meeting people and putting smiles on their faces is amazing for Tina, but her favorite part is the impact Mandes has made on the members. “The thing that brings me to tears is whenever one of the women will say something like, ‘You know, when I auditioned to be in the Mandes, I was in a rut, or I

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was going through the motions, or I was so stressed, but the Mandes has really changed that for me,’ and they thank me. That to me is the thing I’m most proud of—that it has affected and changed other people’s lives as much as they say that it has. Because I know that it has changed my life, and I know what it has done for me.”

She adds: “The logical part of me is like ‘This is so silly.’ I’m running around town in a polka dot dress and wig and dancing. This really can’t be that fundamentally life changing. And yet, it is. It’s so much more than the costume and the dancing. It’s the comradery, it’s the Mande family, it’s the personal fulfillment you get from giving back and feeling like you’re making a difference in other people’s lives in some kind of way even if it’s just bringing joy and fun.

It really does something to you.

“I had no idea that any of this would be a byproduct of what we were doing. “We really thought we were doing a bucket list thing, and then it becomes this whole lifestyle—we call it the shake life.”

Keeping with tradition of their first whirlwind season, the Mandes will gather for a dress rehearsal on the lakefront this year, but now it’s a Kings’ Day walking parade that ends at the Mandeville Trailhead. What was once a simple gathering is now a big party with live music and food. Tina says, “It’s a fun way to spend the evening and a great way to kick off the season.”

This year’s walking parade will be held on January 11 at 4 p.m. beginning at the Ponchartrain Yacht Club and ending at the Trailhead with an afterparty from 5-8pm. To learn more about the Mande Milkshakers, visit mandemilkshakers.com.

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IN the Bookcase

by Terri Schlichenmeyer

YOUR WATUSI IS PRETTY SOLID. You can do a mean Twist, a decent Ne-Ne and KiKi

favoring arranged marriages, and didn’t condone a forced one.”

There were, however, a few notable (and quite

loves you a lot. Your minuet, on the other hand, is pretty

famous) exceptions. Eleanor Roosevelt hated her debut.

rusty, and you couldn’t do a saraband or a quadrille if your

Socialite Brenda Frazier said hers made her “a fad.” Young

life depended on it. But as in the new book The Season by

women today lean more toward charities for theirs. Author

Kristen Richardson, that’s quite all right. Today, dancing is

Richardson didn’t have one, but in The Season, she writes

the secondary thing.

about how debuts have changed history.

In ancient times, selling your daughter for a “bride

In the beginning, that’s not a pretty tale: readers may

price” was an encouraged practice that served to bond

cringe at what our foremothers endured, socially and in

two powerful families. Should she come to any harm, the

matrimony. Indeed, you’ll be thankful you live now—and

money was legally returned to her family, so the price

yet, even in accounts of the earliest times, it’s possible to

protected the bride; selling her was also preferable to an

see slivers of feminism and reclaimed female power long

earlier alternative: extra girl children were often disposed of

before it was granted by new social attitudes.

by willful neglect.

For a girl in the Middle Ages, life was a little better, then was no problem. Her plain-looking sisters were

careers, reading material

out of luck, though, and were often sent to a convent, a

and the roles of gay men all

practice that ended with the Reformation—Protestant girls

changed.

couldn’t, after all, be sent to a Catholic nunnery. At that

Richardson

point, presentation to the Queen at court became the

also looks at modern

only way for noble maidens to meet proper gentlemen.

debutantes in the North

Eventually, this process morphed into invitation-only

and South, including

“assemblies,” which were less formal.

in New Orleans, San Antonio and in the AfricanAmerican community.

then, and embarrassing if you misstepped. Because of this,

This book is

“dancing masters” were in demand to teach assembly-goers

fascinating, especially

how to properly shake it. This was true on both shores, as

for social butterflies and

travelers and European immigrants brought old customs with

former and future debs.

them to the New World, but with a twist: girls here “debuted”

If you enjoy learning

into society, but they enjoyed more leverage than their

about women’s history,

overseas sisters had in choosing their husbands.

bonus: The Season will

“Society was, after all,” says Richardson, “long past

by Kristen Richardson

people who benefited from the constructs of the debutante industry; furthermore, as rules relaxed, clothing, furniture,

marriageable people, but it was highly formal and structured

History of the Debutante

In every era, says Richardson, there were peripheral

particularly if she was beautiful: finding her a husband

As it is today, dancing was popular with young,

The Season: A Social

make you dance.

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Health & Wellness 2020

Exercising in Midlife May Improve Brain Function Later in Life

BEING PHYSICALLY ACTIVE in midlife could improve your brain function decades from now. In fact, exercising in your mid-30s to mid-40s can reduce your risk of stroke and help you avoid or minimize age-related declines in cognition – including the ability to think, reason, remember and process information.

Here’s what the science tells us about physical fitness and brain health in midlife: • Poor fitness level in midlife is linked to a smaller brain at age 60.

• Aerobically fit older brains think like young brains.

• Light resistance training slows age-related changes in the brain.

• Lack of physical activity may be a stronger predictor of cognitive problems over the years than obesity or high blood pressure.

• Declining memory and cognitive ability in midlife may increase the risk of stroke in adults after age 65.

Here’s what you need to know to keep your mind sharp at any age: Aerobic exercise as well as weight and resistance training contribute to a healthy brain throughout your life. This means that

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the type of activity you do isn’t as important as being active. Choose what you enjoy and stick with it. Your brain will thank you. Everyone can be confused or forgetful. With good brain health, you can keep these moments in the “normal” range instead of “problem” range.

For clear health benefits, the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association recommend adults to get at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous activity (or a combination of those activities). In addition, two days per week of moderate- to- high intensity muscle strengthening activity is recommended.

We have resources to help you adopt and maintain healthy behaviors to keep your brain sharp and healthy, which could lead to more independence as you age.

For more information, visit the American Heart Association online at heart.org.

Health & Wellness 2020

ROBIN, 49, KNEW HEART DISEASE RAN in her family, but she

Life is Why. Go Red is How.

had never been diagnosed with any heart-related issues.

from the heart to the rest of the body. Robin’s was suspected to be a bicuspid valve having only

Then in August 2019, after helping a co-worker gently slide a

two flaps, along with severe stenosis causing them to harden and narrow the blood flow.

by Mary Fein

“Absolutely no physical activity was exerted. Yet I experienced pain that felt like I had been chewing four pieces of super bubble gum for hours. I felt dizzy and short of

Within a month, Robin underwent successful open heart surgery, where it was discovered she actually had a unicuspid aortic valve—an extremely rare form of CHD that affects one in 250,000 people.

Robin started walking within a week of her surgery. Thanks to her steady, medically

breath, and I grabbed a pillow and laid on the floor. An hour

approved walking regimen, she excelled at cardiac rehab and graduated four weeks early

later, I went to pick my daughter up from work,” says Robin.

on the condition she kept up with the physical activity. Her prognosis is good. While regular

Not long after speaking with her husband, Robin ended up in the ER, where her blood pressure was 165/120 with a heart rate of 165 sustained for two hours—equivalent to running

visits to her cardiologist and a potential future valve replacement surgery are in her future, she knows she is lucky.

“I know the signs now, and I know what I need to do to prevent any additional future

a marathon. After an overnight stay and numerous tests, Robin

heart conditions. While my condition is rare and occurred at birth, I know that one in three

was suspected to have a congenital heart defect called a bicuspid

women will die from heart disease. I urge everyone to be aware of the signs of heart disease,

aortic valve. CHDs are the No. 1 birth defect of babies, as one in

know your important health numbers, and be active and healthy—because heart disease IS

100 babies will experience a CHD of some type.

preventable,” says Robin.

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desk, she began to feel an intense pain in her jaw

A normal aortic heart valve is tricuspid with three flaps that open to allow blood to flow

Life is Why. Go Red is How. For 90 years, heart disease has been the No. 1 reason we lose our loved ones. Now is the time to change the rank of heart disease and its impact on our lives forever.

The American Heart Association works every day to help build a healthier Northshore free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. In fact, the inaugural Northshore Go Red for Women movement and the Northshore Heart Walk are the only events in our community focused on increasing awareness of cardiovascular risks and offering information and tools to better our heart health. Together with the community, our volunteers and donors, we’ve made an extraordinary impact because we want people to experience more of life’s precious moments.

Why Go Red? While nearly 80 percent of cardiac events can be

Susan Villere

prevented through simple lifestyle changes, one in three women still die of heart disease. Our grandmothers, mothers,

Circle of Red Chair

daughters, sisters and friends are dying at the rate of one per

Go Red for Women® was born as a campaign to raise awareness among

minute. Go Red for Women raises awareness of the danger

women about their greatest health threat—heart disease. In 15 years, the campaign

heart disease poses to women and helps them make choices to

grew into a movement—one that not only brought together thousands of women

reduce their risk.

annually but became the trusted force for change to eradicate heart disease and stroke all over the world.

Join the Fight

Heart disease has already touched you or someone you

Behind that movement is the Circle of Red, a society of individuals who have the passion, motivation and inspiration to drive and influence change in the

love, so help us save a woman’s life and be a part of the Go Red

community regarding heart health of women. Circle of Red members help support

for Women movement. Plan to attend the inaugural Northshore

the mission of Go Red for Women by making a personal financial commitment to the

Go Red for Women luncheon hosted by The American Heart

movement. Leading the force on the Northshore is Circle of Red Chair Susan Villere.

Association of Greater New Orleans on Friday, March 6, 2020, at

Born and raised in New Orleans, Susan, known to her friends and family as

the Tchefuncta Country Club. Tickets and additional information:

“Suzie,” was a fifth-generation daughter educated at Ursuline Academy. “Ursuline’s

NorthshoreGoRed.heart.org.

mission is Serviam which means, I will serve,” Suzie says. “This has been deeply

Go Red for Woman is nationally sponsored by CVS Health and locally sponsored by Lakeview Regional Medical Center, Sophrosyne, Mercedes-Benz of Covington, TD Ameritrade, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Fidelity Bank and Armbruster Artworks.

rooted in me after 13 years of the nuns’ teaching it. It’s one of the reasons why I wanted to become a part of the American Heart Association cause.”

Another reason was Suzie’s mother, who had a heart attack in her 60s, and her several friends who have had heart problems at a young age. “I’m very aware of heart disease and was eager to get involved. I knew we could reach our goal of

Northshore Go Red for Women Luncheon Friday, March 6, 2020, 11 am The Tchefuncta Country Club Hosted by The American Heart Association of Greater New Orleans.

gathering 20 members,” says Suzie. Suzie has surpassed that goal—doubling it and now hoping to triple it.

When not reeling in the support and commitment of new Circle of Red members, Suzie is reeling in fish around the world as a competitive angler. She is also the incoming President of the International Women’s Fishing Association. After meeting her husband, Pierre, at 22, the pair have grown various businesses while being avid anglers and very active members of the Coastal Conservation Association.

Suzie and Pierre are the only husband and wife team to be inducted into the CCA

Tickets and additional information: NorthshoreGoRed.heart.org.

Hall of Fame for the time and effort they have devoted to fisheries management and coastal conservation. In her free time, Suzie loves spending time at her Grand Isle home and teaching her grandsons how to fish.

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fee. Also, should you require very specialized treatment not available locally, we can expedite an appointment at a center of excellence.”

“I have been a patient of Dr Jim Robinson’s for well over a decade and find him to be one of the most caring and knowledgeable diagnosticians that I have encountered in my lifetime. However, perhaps

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Dr. Robinson’s leading attribute is his ability to listen to his patients and then communicate a specifically

with Your Doctor Focused on You

tailored path for that individual patients health. It is not a convenient cliche to say that Dr. Robinson has made a significant positive difference to each of my family member’s quality of life,” adds patient Gordon Stewart.

Whether you’re managing a chronic illness, worried about a family history of disease or

Consider your last wellness checkup. How

patients, scheduling routine visits for 30 minutes.

consider yourself the picture of health, there’s

“Dr. Robinson makes you feel like you are

always room for improvement. Even if you’re in the

time did the two of you spend together? Did

his only patient. His calm demeanor and wealth

best shape of your life, Dr. Robinson’s personalized

you discuss diet and exercise? Did you receive

of knowledge and experience make him the first

care can help you maintain good health and,

a detailed action plan for your optimum health,

choice for my family’s healthcare needs. We feel

through early detection of disease processes, avoid

feeling like you and your doctor had partnered in

blessed to know him,” says patient Elinor Dorsey.

some of the problems that come with aging.

long did you wait to see your doctor? How much

your lifetime wellness journey?

Primary care that makes you primary.

Sadly, that scenario describes few primary care

Here’s how the program works: There is a yearly fee for membership with MDVIP. This fee

comprehensive tool to help map out a health plan

affords the patient an annual comprehensive

specific to you,” says Dr. Robinson. “Published studies

wellness physical, advanced health screening and

bear out that the MDVIP personalized preventive care

diagnostic testing to detect any health issues early

approach leads to better, healthier lives.”

and provide a clearer view of overall health. “That

visits. Too many good doctors have found themselves

annual visit takes an hour and a half,” says Dr.

on a medical treadmill required to see too many

Robinson. “We conduct extensive blood work not

patients in a day, leaving little time with each and

included in traditional wellness checks. At your next

resulting in healthcare that’s reactive rather than

visit, we sit down together and go over your results

proactive. The harried healthcare model didn’t sit

in detail. You won’t just know your ‘numbers,’ but

well with Covington internist James M. Robinson.

will understand what those numbers mean and

He wanted more time with each patient, to be able

how they can be improved. Together, we develop

to address their individual needs. He wanted to be

an individualized step-by-step action plan for

available to see his patients when they needed him

optimum wellness. You’ll receive a follow-up letter

with same day appointments if necessary.

detailing our recommendations.”

Fortunately, Dr. Robinson found a

“The MDVIP Wellness Program is a

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Included in your membership is the benefit

personalized healthcare model in MDVIP. “I’m

of the MDVIP website which supports you in your

able to focus on my patients’ complete health,” Dr.

health goals with meal plans, recipes and shopping

Robinson says. “Every patient has my cell number

lists. You can also customize exercise programs

and knows they can call, whenever they need me.

tailored to your fitness level and health challenges.

And I’m able to devote the time I need to each

Additional benefits include travel care, “Should you

James M. Robinson, MD, attended Louisiana State

patient without the typical rushed office visit.

become sick while traveling, our office will work

University School of Medicine and is affiliated with

Our staff takes great pride in accommodating the

to get you an appointment with a nearby MDVIP

St. Tammany Parish Hospital. He can be found at

needs of our patients.” Dr. Robinson’s personalized

physician. If both parents are members, we will

190 Greenbrier Boulevard, Suite 106, in Covington,

practice allows him to spend quality time with his

see your children, ages 15-26, at no additional

985-809-7171. mdvip.com/JamesRobinsonMD

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Health & Wellness 2020

Fitness Machines Fit for 2020 Many of us renew an internal motivation for

For the most comfortable way to work out,

health and wellness in January. We look for ways to

Austin Rice recommends an Octane seated xRide

fit taking care of ourselves into our busy routines, and

elliptical. Austin adds, “These machines allow for full

for many of us, ideas for early morning before the

leg extension to active three times the muscles and

kids are up are perfect. Or maybe it’s while I watch

burn more calories.” The xRide collection also gives

my favorite prime-time TV show. Sometimes home

the ultimate variety at every workout by featuring

solutions make the most sense.

workout boosters, including X-mode and chest and

With that in mind, we asked our experts what the latest trends in home fitness are. Here is information to help get your New Year’s resolutions off to a good start.

leg press, which elevates cross training through intense short bursts.

For a focus on strength, the latest functional

“This year, interactive consoles that coach you

training machines are designed to fit in the corner of

throughout your workout are at the top of the new

your home or office. The Hoist V Express Gym gives a

technology list,” says Rodney Rice of Fitness Expo.

multiple strength workout for legs, arms, chest and

“Precor and Matrix machines have the latest and

back all from one small footprint machine.

greatest in interactive consoles. We’re excited about

Whether you want to gain strength, intensify

Run TV by Precor that is provided free-of-charge to all

your cardio session or anything in between, there are

Precor networked consoles. The Lifefitness IC6 indoor

options to help you reach your goals in 2020.

cycle with My Ride Coaching is also a great option that has no streaming charges! We want people to

Fitness Expo offers two-year, no-interest

come in and try these machines to see the quality that

financing to get you exercising at home fast. Learn

they’re getting, unlike internet and TV fads.”

more at fitnessexpostores.com.

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Heart-Healthy Recipe Avocado and Shrimp Salad Diced apple brings a sweet crunchiness to this tangy shrimp salad, which is elegant enough to serve as lunch for guests yet portable enough to add to a container for a work lunch. Serves 4.

Ingredients 2 Tbsp fat-free, plain Greek yogurt

1/2 cup chopped cilantro

2 teaspoon canola oil

1/4 cup chopped scallions

3 teaspoons lime juice

1 pound large cooked, peeled

1/8 teaspoon salt

shrimp, tails removed and

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

chopped

1 small apple, cored and finely diced

1 avocado (pitted, peeled, diced)

1 1/2 cups finely chopped celery

4 large pieces Bibb lettuce

(about 3 stalks)

(optional)

1. In a large bowl, add yogurt, oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Use a fork to whisk until combined.

2. Core apple and finely dice it; finely chop celery. Add both to the bowl.

Chop both the cilantro and scallions; add to bowl.

3. If tails remain on the shrimp, remove and discard them. Chop the shrimp and add to the bowl, mixing together to combine all the ingredients.

4. Slice the avocado in half and remove the pit. Use a knife to gently make a cross-hatch pattern into the avocado’s flesh. Use a spoon to scoop out diced avocado from the flesh and add to the bowl.

5. Gently mix ingredients together. Serve immediately or chill salad in the refrigerator for a couple hours. If desired, spoon salad onto Bibb lettuce cups to serve.

Keep it Healthy: Be wary of shrimp labeled “easy-peel,” as those shrimp have been washed in a salt solution to help ease the shrimp out of their shells which translates to unexpected extra sodium.

Tip: The acid in the lime juice and yogurt help keep both the apples and avocado from turning brown.

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1. Country French Chandelier, 6-Arm. Available in 3 sizes, pricing from $1,150 to 1,400. Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights, Mandeville, 249-6040. 2. Ernest Hemingway 43” aluminum fire pit with glass beads by Lane Venture; $2,999. Outdoor Living Center, Covington, 893-8008.

3. TWELVElittle pink leather Peekaboo diaper backpack.

Kiki & Lolli, Covington, 900-2410. 4. Dutchmaster Midnight Floral™ Carillon® Rectangle Wading Pool® vessel bathroom sink; $1,312. Southland Plumbing Supply, Mandeville, 893-8883. 5. Roman Holiday, by

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Becky Evanson, 24” x 30” original painting framed in old barn wood, $560. mélange by kp, Mandeville, 807-7652.

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the same. Prices vary by size. Redoux Home Market, Mandeville, 674-8811. 2. Acadia Chandelier, a Julie Neill design by Visual 5

Comfort, with metal branches that resemble liquid flowing upwards almost weightlessly.

Greige Home Interiors, Covington, 875-7576. 3.

Seasonal arrangements starting at $65. Florist of Covington, Covington, 892-7701. 4. Dauphin Island Electric Lantern with Farm House Hooks, on sale for $408 while supplies last. Gulf Coast Lanterns, Covington, 800-910-3275. 5. Indigo Alabaster glass plate, $25; bowl, $45. Niche Modern Home, Mandeville, 624-4045.

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1. Locally made crown necklace, $39.

DeCoeur Gifts & Home Accessories, 809-3244. 2. Traveler Press Shirt, $89.50; Reserve Tie, $79.50; Traveler Suit, $798. Jos. A. Bank, Mandeville, 624-4067. 3. Reversible blue and black dress perfect for travel and formal and casual outings. Ballin’s Ltd., Covington, 892-0025. 4. Mardi Gras gowns, starting at $89. From sequins to chiffon; sizes small to X-large. Columbia Street Mercantile, Covington, 8091789 or 809-1690. 5. Animal spot cami and short pajama set. The Oasis Day Spa, Mandeville, 624-6772. 6. Premium Brazilian hair on hide oversized foldover clutch handmade from authentic Brazilian

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cowhide. With natural markings and different color hues, no two are the same; ten colors and seven prints, $295. The Lifestyle Boutique+ at Franco’s, Mandeville, 792-0270.

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1. Rainbow acrylic clutch, $64. The Villa, Mandeville, 6269797. 2. 14kt rose gold graduating diamond pendant with .25 cttw, $895. DeLuca’s Fine Jewelry and Gifts, Covington, 6

892-2317. 3. Simone Perélè handmade silk pajama set. Available in several colors, $325. Bra la Vie, Hammond, 662-5065. 4. Jordynne Velour Pant, $98; Jayla Velour Zip-Up with ruffle stand collar, front welt pockets and signature logo detail at the hem, $118. Both shown in Berry Soiree. Palm Village – A Lilly Pulitzer Store, Mandeville, 778-2547. 5. Grey snake print London Fog rain boots, $49. Shoefflé, Covington, 8986465. 6. Mardi Gras striped PJ set, 100% organic cotton, $38. Olive Patch, Covington, 327-5772.

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Jake’s friends have questions about history, they know who to call,” says Jake’s mom, Jessica Hadley, “especially if it’s about World War II.” When I visited Jake at his home in Mandeville, I found him and two neighborhood buddies in Jake’s yard, hard at work on a fort built with branches from a recent storm. Neighbors had noticed the project (and I’m guessing found it as charming as I did) and contributed branches from their own yards. The structure was sturdy and intricate, considering no one over 13 had been involved. But after I chatted with Jake awhile, I realized he is no ordinary preteen.

“By the second month of school, Jake’s usually read his textbooks cover to cover,” Jessica says. “He started reading about the Civil War and the Cold War as soon as he could sound out words. And he’s probably read hundreds of books about World War II.” Jake’s bedroom shelves fairly groan under the weight of those tomes and even more line his grandparent’s shelves, Jake’s own personal WWII library.

His obsession began at the ripe old age of 3, when Jake first saw Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. “He’s probably seen each Indiana Jones movie a hundred times,” says Jessica. By the time the family visited Disney World and saw the Raiders of the Lost Ark stunt show, Jake was hooked and started

A Legacy of Memory

Above: Jake at the National World War II Museum.

Right: Jake meeting a local hero.

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RECENT VISITORS to the National World War II Museum in New Orleans were surprised by what they thought was an extremely young tour guide. But Jake Hadley—clad in an authentic WWII infantry uniform—was just another visitor. The 12-year-old Monteleone Junior High student has his own membership to the museum, where he drags his mother or grandparents—or anyone willing to take him—every six weeks or so.

Jake knows so much about the conflict that ended more than 60 years before he was born that his 6th grade history teacher has asked him to return and help teach her classes about the war. “Whenever

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insisting everybody call him Jonesy. “That’s still what I call him now—unless he’s in trouble. He was Indiana Jones for Halloween at ages 3, 4 and 5 and still has the hat and whip. And he decided he wanted to be an archeologist or a forensic geologist when he grew up,” says Jessica.

photos courtesy: JESSICA HADLEY

12-year-old History Buff Keen to Share his Passion

That vision has been modified slightly. “I want to study history at Harvard and then I want to teach history there,” says Jake. As I sat with him at his grandparents’ kitchen table, listening to him politely correct his mother on dates and specifics of different European and Pacific campaigns, that lofty goal seems attainable.

Jake had some other early influences: his greatgrandparents. His great-grandfather, Dr. Joseph “Pete” Pecot, was just a boy during World War II, yet it loomed large in his life and in his hometown of Labadieville, Louisiana. Although he was too young to be drafted, Pete and his family—and most of their neighbors—followed the war religiously and helped man an outpost in town watching for enemy aircraft.

The Pecots’ neighbors had sons fighting in Europe and, because the mother was illiterate, young Pete read their letters to her and then penned her replies.

And so began a lifelong fascination with that era.

Once he retired from his medical practice and moved across the street from Jake in Mandeville, Dr. Pecot set about reading all he could on the war and became a charter member of the National World War II Museum. He shared his passion, first with Jessica, then with Jake. “I spent a lot of time, as a kid, hanging out with Daddy Pete,” says Jessica. “He was my first history teacher, thumbing through Time Life books with me. I’d sit next to him looking at the pictures, and he’d read me the captions. We started when I was very young, and it didn’t take long for me to fall in love with history, too.”

Jake was lucky to have Daddy Pete’s influence in his life, too, as well as that of his German great-grandparents. “He was a chief engineer on a German U-boat. She was a German teletype operator working in Occupied Paris,” says Jake’s maternal grandmother, Giselle Mundt. “Jake never got to meet them, but he heard all their stories from us and, when Oma was in her 70s, she recorded many of her memories of the war, including having cocktails with Hitler on his birthday.” Jake listened to his great-grandmother’s recordings many times. He also credits a very passionate 6th grade history teacher, Leslie Kastner at Mandeville Middle School, who made history come to life for her class and always encouraged Jake’s passion.

In 4th grade, Jake did an extensive and

impressive school project on Pearl Harbor and spent long hours drawing schematics of modifications he’d like to have made to WWII tanks. Even when he ventured out of his sphere of interest and played a little football in middle school, the lessons he was learning were never far from his mind. “I could watch him and see his brain working, strategizing the plays, like he was at war,” says Jessica. “Finally, he told me, ‘What if I don’t play, but I just develop the plays?’ He was bored once at football practice, and the coach noticed his lips moving, mumbling to himself. He asked him what he was doing, and Jake said he was practicing McArthur’s speech after Pearl Harbor,” Jessica laughs.

McArthur was Jake’s favorite WWII general.

He says, “He was able to lead an island-hopping campaign, which was one of the most rigorous campaigns of the war. He got pretty beaten up by the Japanese, at one point, but he managed to hold them down.” Ask Jake who was the first prisoner of the war, and he gets an impish smile. “Amelia Earhart— that’s what I believe, anyway.” His favorite part of the National World War II Museum? “Right now, I like the Road to Berlin, but I also really like the Arsenal of Democracy and the film they show in the theatre.”

Jake especially loves visiting the museum when World War II veterans are present, and he hopes to be one of the first people to stay at the new hotel when it’s completed. While other boys his age spend hours lost in video games or staring at their cell phones, Jake Hadley is happy wandering the museum yet again or poring over still more history books, soaking up all he can about the largest conflict in human history and dreaming of the day when he can share his passion with others.

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Generous Hearts

by Susan Bonnett Bourgeois

A Special Place for a Grand Finale

Above left: Richard Murphy Hospice House.

Above right: Hospice House.

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ROSE CELEBRATED HER 97TH BIRTHDAY at hospice, eating lobster and pecan pie with her family surrounding her. She was smiling and happy and blew kisses to her family. “This was a really good day,” she said as they left.

Rose had lived independently until she fell and a series of infections and illnesses followed. She went back and forth between the hospital and a nursing home as her health steadily declined—until hospice stepped in. Once she was in the loving care of hospice, the team, working in concert with Rose’s doctors, took the fear out of dying and helped Rose and her family enjoy and celebrate the life that Rose had left. They took the pressure of her care off the family so that they could resume their roles as her children and grandchildren, and that made all the difference. Massage therapists, social workers and even pet therapy animals have helped to bring Rose back out of her shell—looking forward instead of just waiting to pass on.

“She went from someone who was afraid, overmedicated and stressed out to someone who can clearly communicate what she wants to eat, what she wants to do and who she wants to be with.

The change is remarkable—for all of us,” says her daughter Adele. “It is such a gift to see her like that, and hospice gave us that gift.”

Our region is blessed to have many hospice organizations that offer end-of-life care services. Two of these outstanding hospice organizations offer patients

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a place to go to receive this care, Hospice House in St. Tammany Parish and Richard Murphy Hospice House in Tangipahoa Parish. Both hospices offer care for the terminally ill who can no longer benefit from curative treatment and who need a safe and calming place to live out their final times. Having a separate place for the patient to go helps remove that burden from the family at an especially emotional time in their lives.

By providing 24-hour care in a warm, loving setting, family members can continue to work to maintain their own livelihoods, care for small children and continue on with the tasks in their own lives while knowing that their loved one is safe and comfortable. Both hospices welcome qualifying patients completely free of charge.

They do not receive insurance reimbursements or public funding for the care they give but rely solely on fundraisers and donations from the generous members of the community.

Both hospice houses are always thankful to receive memorial donations in remembrance of loved ones who have found their final peace in the serenity of these houses. It is not uncommon to see family members out in the gardens, tending the property or volunteering at one of the fundraisers. Once they have become a part of these wonderful organizations, they remain a part of that family for life.

Hospice House in Mandeville After many years of fundraising, tons and tons of crawfish, and the hard work and dedication of the staff

and volunteer board members, in July 2013, the Hospice Foundation of the South broke ground on St. Tammany Parish’s first and only Hospice House.

Hospice House welcomed its first patient in March 2014 and has been honored to serve just over 200 patients, ranging in age from 36 to 102.

Often described as looking like a bed and breakfast, the spacious and serene house features three suites, which includes a private bathroom with a roll-in shower and a private screened-in porch. Also, inside each room is an oversized armchair with a hideaway bed for family members to use should they decide to stay the night, as the Hospice House has no set visiting hours. Families are welcome to spend as much time with their loved one during their final days as they wish.

One of the fundraisers for Hospice House is the Annual Crawfish Cook-off held at Slidell’s Fritchie Park in April, featuring more than 50 teams battling it out to be named St. Tammany Parish’s best crawfish. A donation in the amount of $30 in advance will get an all-you-caneat pass for the duration of the event and music from three local bands to listen to.

Tickets for that event can be purchased at CrawfishTickets.com.

In November, as for the last 12 years, the Hospice Foundation of the South presents Wine and Dine with Hospice at Benedict’s Plantation in Mandeville. The event is centered around a variety of over 100 wines and spirits to sample with pairings from ten local restaurants.

Live and silent auctions. Tickets for this event can be purchased at WineAndDineTickets.com.

To tour the Hospice House, or to learn more, see thehospicehouse.org.

Richard Murphy Hospice House in Hammond The Richard Murphy Hospice House opened its doors in the summer of 2007, but that is not where its story began—it started with a businessman from up North named Richard Murphy who was diagnosed with cancer. He had a true understanding of home health and hospice care. His wish was to live out his days at home with dignity and have his family and friends around him.

So, he organized a care team devoted to his needs up until his death, and this legacy has lived on with the initiation of the foundation and the building of the Hospice House facility.

The RMHH, located on the edge of beautiful and historic downtown Hammond, with three individual patient suites, a family library, a serene patio with gardens and a kitchen that welcomes families to come and cook their favorite family meals if they so choose. The staff has served nearly 600 residents and their families since opening and have cared for patients from the ages of 12 months old to 101 years old. With a devoted director and administrator, the house is deeply embedded in the community that it calls home.

This year’s The Gala fundraiser, now in its 38th year, will be held at Chappapeela Sports Park in Hammond April 25 from 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Themed Fire and Ice, the event includes live and silent auctions, car raffle sponsored by Hood Automotive, over 25 restaurants, and libations by the Crescent Bar. Live music by Band Camp.

For a virtual tour of the Richard Murphy Hospice House or for more information, see richardmurphyhospice. com/gala/2020.

Christwood Without Walls SERVING MORE THAN ITS RESIDENTS

Over the last 24 years, Christwood, the Northshore’s premier retirement

Precor treadmills and recumbent bikes, Octane ellipticals, NuStep, CyberCycles

community, has grown to occupy 123 beautiful acres of senior living

and Hoist ROC-IT weight machines. The aerobics studio offers low-, medium-, and

surrounded by an abundance of green space. A long-standing icon in

high-intensity classes; yoga; tai chi and more. The in-door pickleball court and

Covington, Christwood’s mission has been very clear from the beginning —to

game area make for great ways to stay active and socialize. The 25-yard multi-lane

help all seniors live with dignity and independence.

swimming pool, with accessible ramp, makes it easy for all levels of aquatic takers.

“The residents and staff have always been the heart of our Christwood community,” says Scott J. Jones, Executive Director of Mission Development.

“And Christwood’s vision has always included expanding into the local

Additionally, there are fitness specialists on staff and personal trainers available to help create a program designed for anyone’s specific needs.

On the heels of the community center’s success, the Lotus Spa at Christwood

community to create, in a sense, a Christwood without walls. This initiative

opened its doors to the general public as a full-service spa and hair salon for

included reaching out to and supporting those who wished to age in their

men and women. From manicures, pedicures, facial and body waxing, and

own home, but who could also benefit from the amenities and socialization

brow services, to soothing facials and eight different types of massage, there’s

Christwood has to offer.”

something for your every mood. Located inside the community center, this oasis

About five years ago, that vision became a reality with the opening of The Community Center at Christwood. The

of relaxation also offers a full line of skin care products to pamper and help inspire ageless living.

In keeping with

state-of-the-art health

Christwood’s vision,

and fitness center,

the next addition was

complete with the

the Forever Fit Kitchen,

first-and-only indoor

offering the general public

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a fresh, flavorful and

pool in Covington,

wholesome breakfast and

gave Northshore adults

lunch menu that fills body

55+ a great place to

and soul. Additionally,

stay fit and socialize.

the Forever Fit Kitchen

Whether you’re an avid

features “Eat Fit” certified

swimmer, experienced

soups, salads, sandwiches

exerciser, or just

and more for dine in or

seeking to maintain or

take out.

enhance your fitness,

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own pace in a friendly

was launched, a

and encouraging

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environment. The

wellness and home

exercise room

maintenance program

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designed for those adults

equipment, including

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at home and age in place surrounded by the people and things they love. In-home wellness services include personal assistants for those who would like assistance with tasks like the scheduling and keeping of appointments, transportation, personal correspondence, errands, grocery shopping, light housekeeping, meal preparation and more.

For less independent clients, At Your Service offers caring companions who are certified nursing assistants and can do all that our personal assistants do, but can also help with the activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, personal grooming, repositioning and a strong focus on overall personal wellness.

For those caring for a loved one, we offer an on-campus Adult Day Stay program to give you a much-needed break so you can run your errands and manage everyday life. For as little as two hours or as many as ten hours, leave your loved one with us and rest assured they are well cared for, fed healthy meals and snacks, entertained and engaged in activities designed to stimulate and sharpen cognizance.

What makes At Your Service so comprehensive is that it takes support one step further and offers an array of general home maintenance. Maintaining a home can sometimes be daunting, even for the fittest of the fit, but At Your Service can help with a variety of services like gutter cleaning, pressure washing, changing lightbulbs and smoke detector batteries, hanging light fixtures, furniture repositioning, and home organization, just to name a few.

Other things that make At Your Service a great option is a guarantee that all of their service representatives are Christwood employees, thoroughly vetted through background checks and drug testing. And just as important, there are no contracts or membership fees. Services are simply Ă la carte where and when you need them at a price you can afford. Introductory rates start at just $25 per hour.

For more information, christwoodrc.com/ at-your-service.

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Roussel-Corchiani It was an eventful but perfect wedding day for Ashley Catherine Corchiani and Austin Anthony Roussel. Their bohemian fairytale was planned for the weekend of Tropical Storm Olga. After many obstacles, including no power at the church, Ashley and her father arrived at the new ceremony location, Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, in a 1951 Chevy pickup. Dressed in a romantic bustier gown with crochet sleeves, she met her groom at the end of the aisle just as planned. After the “I dos,” guests arrived cuisine and Zoe’s Bakery created three different bridal cakes of different designs and textures. Throughout the venue, plush linens, velvet seating and pillows, lanterns and posh florals created a bohemian atmosphere. The beautiful celebration was orchestrated

by Maria Maginnis of InNOLA Events & Design. The Compositionz played throughout the night before the bride and groom left with a balloon send off in the Chevy pickup. Guests walked behind the truck for an after party at Barley Oak. The newlyweds honeymooned in Kauai, Hawaii, before returning home to Harahan.

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at Maison Lafitte to celebrate. The Lakehouse provided delicious

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Lorio-Guarisco At St. Joseph Church in New Orleans, Elizabeth Guarisco and Eric Lorio exchanged vows in holy matrimony. Father Jared Rodrigue of Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church led the ceremony. Elizabeth’s Matthew Christopher gown featured a sweetheart neckline and fit-and-flare silhouette, and her maids donned champagne gowns that complemented their personal styles.

The bride carried an overflowing bouquet of greenery and white blossoms. Following the vows, guests reconvened at the NOPSI Hotel. There was plenty of fun to be had, from music and a photo Lane Grigas. Weddings Taylor Made planned the celebratory event. After their wedding, the New Orleans groom and Mandeville bride returned to their home in San Antonio.

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Otero-Pellissier Colette Renee Pellissier and Alejandro Otero exchanged vows in New Orleans City Park. Popp Fountain was the backdrop for the ceremony, which was officiated by Pastor Cory Sparks. Colette donned an alluring gown with a sweetheart neckline, fitted lace bodice and a dramatic organza ruffled skirt and train.

Her cathedral-length veil and blush-embellished shoes completed the ensemble. Love was in the air as Colette and Alejandro exchanged their vows, wiped each other’s tears and laughed as they dropped the rings. photos: LAUREN CARROLL PHOTOGRAPHY

The celebration continued at City Park’s Arbor Room, where guests feasted on endless appetizers and entrées. The 4-tier cake from Gambino’s was adorned with fresh flowers in muted tones. Guests danced throughout the night to music by Four Unplugged and waved off the happy couple with a Second Line. The newlyweds spent a relaxing week in Turks and Caicos before returning to their Metairie home.

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their love with a ceremony and reception held at the Southern Hotel. Ashley graced the aisle dressed in an elegant off-the-shoulder ballgown carrying white blooms accented by eucalyptus and greenery. Her bridesmaids, Hilary Campbell and Kelly Schroeder, wore classic black mermaid gowns, while the groom and groomsmen were in dark grey suits. Before the ceremony, family decorated the scene in roses, greenery the ceremony and her brother Justin read. Following the nuptials, guests enjoyed bubbles and fare prepared by the Southern Hotel. Petit fours baked by Nonna Randazzo’s finished the delectable meal. Dancing through the night was made possible by The Good Time DJs and a second line band at the close of the night. The happy couple now resides in Baton Rouge.

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and candles. The bride’s brother Paul performed during

Navarro-Fos Friends and family of Neil Philip Navarro and Rebecca Suzanne Fos were in for a surprise when they gathered for what they thought was the couple’s engagement party. It was instead their wedding! Becky, dressed in an elegant sheath dress, and Neil, in a classic grey suit, exchanged their vows at the Mandeville Wharf on North Peters Street in New Orleans. Atta Boy kicked off

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the party with music and fun while guests enjoyed La Cocinita Food Truck and Drago’s chargrilled oysters. Salt & Light Pastry Co. created a festive and colorful bride’s cake fit for the artist bride. The newlyweds honeymooned in Santorini, Greece, before returning to their home in New Orleans.

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INside Peek St. Tammany Health System Launch At a 65th anniversary event, the Board of Commissioners of St. Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No. 1 recently unveiled a new corporate logo identity and defining statements around their mission, vision and values as a community healthcare resource.

To better convey its modern focus and responsibilities, St. Tammany Parish Hospital is now reflected as St. Tammany Health System.

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Chairman of the Board of Commissioners John Evans summed up the change with a colorful analogy: “Our new logo and identifying statements are such an opportunity for us to freshen up our look and our language. It’s kind of like when your beloved aunt gets a new hairdo after 20 years. You love her, you recognize her by that hair, but you are so grateful someone helped her to find a more modern look that still conveys her true character.” To learn more, visit stph. org/StTammanyHealthSystem.

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Martha E. Stewart, MD, LLC Dermatology and the Annex Celebrate Anniversaries Martha E. Stewart, MD, LLC Dermatology celebrated ten years and the Annex one year in their current location. Representatives from Defenage, Eclipse PRP, Evolus (Jeauveau) and Revision Skincare joined in on a fun evening of drinks, appetizers, prizes and discount pricing. Guests enjoyed a live demo of Vivace, the newest generation of radiofrequency microneedling.

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INside Peek WYES Louisiana Hayride

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The WYES Louisiana Hayride presented by LCI Workers’ Comp was held at the home of Cathy and Rick Hood on Lakeshore Drive in Mandeville. Authentic country music sounds were played

by Charley Rivers while guests bid on auction items and took their chances in the Lucky Draw.

The event, co-chaired by Karen and Marc Leunissen, offered wines and American Apple Cider specialty bourbon cocktail from Acquistapace’s Wine & Cheese; beer was provided by Chilero and food by The Lakehouse.

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INside Peek 1. Beth Falkenstein, Pat Brister, Maura Donahue and C.J. Ladner gathered with friends to celebrate the holidays.

2. Susan Blanchard and Kathy LeBlanc.

3. Camille Dunlap with her father, John Dunlap, at A Day at the Races Debutante party held in her honor at the Fairgrounds Race Course & Slots. 4. The North Oaks Business Development team garnered seven

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7. Torch Club members at Covington’s Boys & Girls Club gathering food donations over the holidays. 8. Kevin Estrade of Kessler Federal Credit Union and Margo French, Zea Rotisserie & Bar’s General Manager, at St. Tammany Chamber’s Business Appreciation Awards, where Zea Rotisserie & Bar won the 2019 Golden Spoon-Covington given to restaurants that excel in customer service, 7

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INside Peek 1. Palm Village unveiling Brooke It Forward Foundation’s signature print that honors the memory of Mandeville equestrian, Brooke Posey. Brooke It Forward’s mission is to remember the birthdays of children whose birthdays may otherwise be overlooked due to difficult circumstances.

2. Renee Roberts, Reagan Roberts, Susan Richardson and Eddie Pearce. at I Do Bridal’s grand opening.

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3. Vanessa Martin, Payton DiFalco, Ramsey Robert Sims, Michele Percy, Molly Lejeune and Jeanne Casey 4. Kim Walker and Melissa Ruddick at the Professional Women of St. Tammany’s monthly meeting held at Tchefuncta Country Club. 5. Leah Gallagher (left) with Hailee, Dakoda, Matthew, Emilie and Mark Schenck celebrating the wedding of Hailee and Matthew at Rip’s on the Lake. 6. Artist Gretchen Armbruster presents a donation to the Boys & Girls Club of Covington, which she raised by producing and selling The Starving Artist’s Cookbook, featuring art and recipes from many local artists. 7. Shelly Ellinghausen and Susanne Lentz at the annual turkey fry hosted by the Hughs family in Madisonville.

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Harvest Cup Polo Classic The 23rd annual Harvest Cup Polo Classic presented by the Junior League of Greater Covington was once again a great success. More than 1,200 patrons gathered at Summergrove Farm for a day of polo matches, food, drinks, a silent auction and live entertainment. A few lucky winners went home with large ticket prizes from the Lee Michaels Hay Pull and the Mercedes-Benz of Covington Raffle. Support for the Harvest Cup Polo Classic allows the JLGC to impact our community through our many projects such as Project Homecoming, Project Prom, Girls’ Health Day Programming and many more.

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INside Peek Seeing the World through Rose Colored Glasses

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It was a rose colored toast for debutantes Addy Rome, Morgan Martin and Marcy Williams. The “Seeing the World through Rose Colored Glasses” theme was attributed to the three girls’ love of travel; they all have been avid travelers since high school, visiting many ends of the world. Held in Antoine’s Japanese Room, the ladies’ luncheon offered rosé champagne and wine amidst all-pink décor and whimsical balloon garlands.

Following the lunch, guests were given rosé champagne and rose-colored glasses embossed with the party theme to take down the street to One Eyed Jack’s for a post celebration with the gentlemen’s party hosted by the fathers.

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NMIG Holiday Gathering Shown here at their holiday gathering, the ladies of the New Millennium Investment Club have spent the last 20 years growing an investment account, getting to know each other and learning some of the ins and outs of investing money. A handful of the original investors are still active in the all ladies club.

Starting an investment club or joining one is a great way to connect with friends, learn more about the stock market and invest some of your savings, education or retirement funds. “With markets rising, it could be a good year to start your own club,” says NMIG’s investment counselor Claire Friedrichs. If you’d like advice on organizing your group, reach out to Claire at Raymond James at 624-1404 for information and ideas.

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IN Great Taste

by Yvette Jemison

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The Party Never Ends IN LOUISIANA, we go from occasion to occasion with barely a pause. That is certainly true during this time of the year. As soon as you get your holiday decorations put away, it is Carnival season—and even more importantly this year, football playoff season!

Great charcuterie platters can be perfectly suited for any size gathering. Football half-time grazing or parade-route noshing doesn’t have to be ho-hum.

If you prepare creative show-stopping staples in advance, pair them with an assortment of cheese and meat choices you love, you will be ready to entertain effortlessly.

Collecting a set of serving platters and containers that fill different entertaining needs is always a good idea. Toting a charcuterie and cheese collection to the sidewalk for a parade crowd will require something different than serving from the sideboard in your kitchen. Be creative and have fun with the choices you make for a memorable presentation.

The following Candied Thyme Pecans recipe is extra easy and is the perfect addition to any charcuterie board. These slightly spicy, slightly sweet pecans will be your secret ingredient for any party platter.

Candied Thyme Pecans Candied Pecans are salty and sweet and roasted to a crunchy perfection.

Servings: 5 cups 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 Tablespoon dried thyme leaves 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3 cups (12 ounces) pecan halves, unsalted 1 egg white

1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, thyme leaves, salt and cayenne pepper until well combined. Set aside.

3. In a medium bowl, whisk

the egg white until frothy. Add pecans and toss until evenly coated. Add the sugar mixture, and toss until pecans are well coated.

4. Arrange coated pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

5. Remove baking sheet from the oven and stir the pecans.

6. Return baking sheet to the oven, and continue baking until the pecans are fragrant and the coating is no longer wet in spots, 10-15 minutes.

7. Place the baking sheet on a cooling rack until the pecans are completely cool.

Do Ahead: Nuts can be made up to one month ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.

The art of the party platter Wednesday, photos: YVETTE JEMISON

January 22

11 am - 1 pm

The Sanctuary

Join Yvette Jemison, local food blogger and cookbook author, for a demonstration class on building the perfect party platter for upcoming get-togethers in your home or on the go.

The class is a continuation of her Cook the Cookbook Series she began with the publication of her Entertain Effortlessly, Gift Deliciously book. Signed copies will be available at the class.

For tickets and information log onto ydelicacies.com or look her up on Instagram at @y-delicacies.

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In this guide, you will find some of the best bets around town. Tom’s fleur de lis ratings are shown.

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ABITA SPRINGS Abita Brew Pub a 72011 Holly St., 892-5837 Abita Springs Café aa 22132 Level St., 400-5025 Camellia Café Traditional seafood and New Orleans cuisine, 69455 Hwy. 59, 809-6313 Mama D’s Pizza & More aa 22054 Hwy. 59, 809-0308

Don’s Seafood Hut aa 126 Lake Dr., 985-327-7111 The English Tea Room aaa 734 Rutland St., 985-898-3988 Fat Spoon Café aa 2807 N Highway 190., 985-893-5111 Gallagher’s Grill aaaa Contemporary Creole, 509 S. Tyler St., Covington, 985-892-9992 Garcia’s Famous Mexican Food 200 River Highlands Blvd., 985-327-

COVINGTON Abita Roasting Company 1011 Village Walk, 246-3345 Acme Oyster House aaa Seafood, 1202 US 190, Covington, 985246-6155 Albasha aa Mediterranean, 1958 Hwy. 190, 867-8292 Annadele’s Plantation aaaa 71518 Chestnut St., 809-7669 bacobar, International street food with South Louisiana soul, 70437 LA-21, 893-2450 Barrel Wine Bar Wine, small plates and more, 69305 LA 21, Ste. E, 272-8485 Bear’s Restaurant aa Po-boys, 128 W. 21st St., 892-2373 Beck ‘n’ Call Cafe 534 N. New Hampshire, 985-875-9390 Bud’s Broiler aa Hamburgers, 1250 N. US 190, 985-803-8368 Buster’s Place aa 519 E. Boston St., 809-3880. Seafood, po-boys, steaks. Open seven days a week.

Lunch, dinner. MCC. Carreta’s Grill a Mexican, 70380 LA Hwy. 21, Covington, 985-8716674 CC’s Coffee House Coffee and pastries, 1331 N Hwy 190., 985900-2241 The Chimes aaa Cajun, 19130 W. Front St., Covington, 985-892-5396 Coffee Rani aa Soup and salad, 234-A Lee Ln., 985-893-6158 Columbia St. Tap Room & Grill aa

7420 The Green House Salad Co Signature salads made to order, 104 Lake Dr, 898-6380 Habanero’s 69305 Highway 21, Ste. 600, 985-871-9760 Half Shell Oyster House 70367 Hwy 21, Ste 100, 985-276-4500 La Carreta aaa Mexican, 812 Hyw 190, Covington, 985-400-5202 La Casa de Sabores 324 East Boston St, 985-900-2297 Lola aaa 517 N. New Hampshire St., 985-892-4992 Mattina Bella aaa Breakfast, 421 E. Gibson St., Covington, 985892-0708 McAlister’s Deli 206 Lake Dr., Ste. 15, 985-898-2800 Megumi of Covington aaa 1211 Village Walk, 985-893-0406 Mellow Mushroom aa Pizza, 30 craft beers on tap, 1645 N. Hwy. 190, 985-327-5407 Meribo Modern Italian, 326 Lee Ln, 985-327-5407 Mugshots Grill & Bar 300 River Highlands Blvd., 985-893-2422 New Orleans Food & Spiritsaaa Seafood, 208 Lee Lane, Covington, 985-875-0432 Nonna Randazzo’s Italian Bakery and Cafè 2033 N. Hwy. 190, Ste. 5, 985-893-1488 Outback Steakhouse aa 60 Park Place Dr., 893-0505. Australianthemed cuisine. outback.com.

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Crabby Shack & Po-Boys aaa Louisiana seafood dishes, 305 LA-21, 985-845-2348 Keith Young’s Steak House aaaa Steak, 165 LA 21, Madisonville, 985-845-9940 Morton’s Boiled Seafood & Bar aa 702 Water St., 985-845-4970 Orlando’s Seafood, 304 Hwy. 22 West, 985-845-4446

21, 985-875-7894 Pizza Man of Covington aaa 1248 N. Collins Blvd., 985-892-9874 Raising Canes 1270 N. Hwy. 190, 985-809-0250 Ristorante Del Porto aaaa Italian, 501 E. Boston St., Covington, 985-875-1006 Sala Thai 315 N. Vermont St., 985249-6990 Sweet Daddy’s 420 S. Tyler St., 985898-2166 TCBY 70488 Hwy 21, 985-892-9000 Vasquez Seafood & Po-Boys a 515 E. Boston St., 985-893-9336 Yujin Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar aaa 323 N. New Hampshire St., 809-3840. MCC. Zea aaa American, 110 Lake Dr., Covington, 985-327-0520

MANDEVILLE Another Broken Egg Cafe Breakfast, 1901 US 190, #7, 985-951-2246 The Barley Oak Serving 130 styles of beer, 2101 Lakeshore Dr., 985727-7420 Beach House Neighborhood Cafe, 124 Girod, 985-624-9331 Bistro Byronz aa American, 1901 Highway 190, 985-951-7595 Bosco’s Italian Café aaa 2040 Hwy. 59, 985-624-5066 Café Lynn aaaa Contemporary Creole, 2600 Florida St., Mandeville, 985-624-9007 Ceasar’s Ristorante aa Authenic Italian cuisine, 408 N Causeway Blvd, 985-951-2626 Coffee Rani aa Soup and salad, 3517 Hwy. 190, 985-674-0560

HAMMOND Brady’s 110 SW Railroad Ave., 985542-6333.

Don’s Seafood & Steak House 1915 S. Morrison Blvd., 985-345-8550 Jacmel Inn aaaa 903 E. Morris St., 985-542-0043 Kirin Sushi 223 S. Cate St., 985-542-

Coscino’s Pizza aa Italian, 1809 N. Causeway Blvd., 985-727-4984 Creole Tomateaux Authentic Creole Cuisine, 1851 Florida St., 985951-2650 Daisey Dukes 1200 W. Causeway Approach, Ste 13, 985-951-2140 El Paso Mexican Grill 3410 US 190, 985-624-2345

8888 La Carreta Authentic Mexican Cuisine 108 N.W Railroad Ave., 985-419-9990 One Thirteen Restaurant New American cuisine, 113 N Oak St, 985-402-3481 Salty Joe’s BBQ 43344 S. Range Rd, 985-956-7099 Tommy’s on Thomas Pizza, 216 W. Thomas St., Tope là Contemporary delights, 104 N. Cate St., 985-542-7600 Yellow Bird Café 222 E. Charles St., 985-345-1112

Fat Spoon Café aa 68480 Hwy. 59., 985-809-2929.

Fazzio’saa Italian,1841 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, 985-624-9704 Franco’s Grill Fresh organic foods, 100 Bon Temps Roule, 985-7920200 George’s aaa Mexican, 1461 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, 985626-4342 Gio’s Villa Vancheri aaa 2890 E. Causeway App., 985-624-2597 K. Gee’s aaa Seafood, 2534 Florida St., 985-626-0530.

La Carreta aaa Mexican, 1200 W.

LACOMBE Sal and Judy’s aaaa Italian, 27491 Highway 190, Lacombe, 985882-9443

Causeway Approach, Mandeville, 985-624-2990 La Madeleine aa French, 3434 US 190, 985-626-7004 The Lakehouse aaa Contemporary

MADISONVILLE Abita Roasting Company 504 Water St., 985-246-3340

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639 Girod St., 985-612-1828 Pat Gallagher’s 527 Restaurant and Bar aaaa 527 N. Causeway Blvd, 985-778-2820

Poke Loa Louisiana’s freshest poke bowls, 1810 N Causeway Blvd, 985-778-0444 Pontchartrain Po-Boys aaa 318 Dalwill Dr., 985-626-8188 Raising Canes 3801 Hwy. 22, 985674-2042 Rip’s on the Lake aa 1917 Lakeshore Dr., 985-727-2829 Rob’s Rockin’ Dogs 2890 E Causeway Approach Ste B, 985-231-7688 Rusty Pelican aa 500 Girod St., 985-778-0364 SWEGS Kitchen Healthy pre-made comfort food, 4350 Hwy 22, Ste H, Mandeville, 985-951-2064 Times Grill a 1896 N. Causeway Blvd., 985-626-1161 Trey Yuen Cuisine of China aaa Quality China cuisine with Louisiana flair, 600 N. Causeway Blvd., 985-626-4476 METAIRIE AcmeOysterHouseaaa Seafood, 3000 Veterans Blvd., 504-309-4056 Andrea’s aaa Italian, 3100 19th St., 504-834-8583 Andy’s Bistro aaa American, 3322 N. Turnbull Dr. 504-455-7363 Austin’s aaaa Creole, 5101 West Esplanade Ave., 504-888-5533 Caffe! Caffe! aa Breakfast, 4301 Clearview Pkwy., 504-885-4845; 3547 N. Hullen., 504-267-9190 Carreta’s Grill a Mexican, 2320 Veterans Blvd., 504-837-

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PJ’s Coffee & Tea Co. 2963 Hwy. 190, 985-674-1565

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Carreta’s Grill a Mexican, 1340 Lindberg Dr., Slidell, 985-8470020 Copeland’s aa Creole, 1337 Gause Blvd., 985-643-0001 El Paso Mexican Grill 1100 Robert Blvd, 985-445-1450 Gallagher’s on Front Street 2306 Front St., 985-326-8350 Nathan’s aaaa Contemporary Creole, 36440 Old Bayou Liberty Rd., Slidell, 985-643-0443 Palmettos on the Bayou aa 1901 Bayou Ln., 985-643-0050 Peck’s Seafood Restaurant 2315 Gause Blvd. E., 985-781-7272 Speckled T’s Seafood, 158 S Military Rd., 985-646-1728 The Blind Tiger Slidell 37330 Lakeshore Marina Dr, 985-707-1082 Times Grill 1827 Front St., 985-6393335 Vera’s aaa Seafood, 2020 Gause Blvd W., 985-690-9814 Zea aaa American, 173 Northshore Blvd., Slidell, 985-327-0520

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Last Bite

Streetside Market

by Leah Draffen

Streetside Market is located at 201 W. Thomas St. in Hammond. Visit streetsidemarket.com for business hours and a full menu.

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straight to your table. Whether it be Asian, Italian or local Louisiana cuisine you are in the mood for, we have you covered.”

As an open market, Streetside presents a unified vision to intrigue diners on a culinary adventure, while also enjoying friendly face-to-face service. “Streetside Market is a dream come true for foodies eager to explore various cultures from around the world with their palate—and without a suitcase,” he adds.

The globally focused, communal dining experience offers five different options all in one space. Wok Bowl & Roll reincarnates Trey Yuen with authentic Chinese, Japanese and Hawaiian cuisine.

For a taste of Southern cooking, Little Charlie’s prepares fresh seafood dishes, and Market Eats & Beignets serves coffee, sandwiches, cured and sliced meats, cheeses and freshly fried Morning Call beignets.

Forno di Fuoco fills Italian wants with homemade pasta and wood-fired pizzas.

Following dinner, stay for a night cap with Streetside’s Bar 201. As the newest latenight experience, Bar 201 pours handcrafted cocktails, craft beers, wines and spirits.

photos: ANNTOINE MARKETING & DESIGN

NO MATTER WHAT you’re craving for breakfast, lunch or dinner, Streetside Market has a fix. New to West Thomas Street in downtown Hammond, the unique dining concept combines the experience of three culinary titans of our area. Saul Rubio says, “We bring the flavors of the world